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Laurel County fire major was shielding wife from tornado when he died, and may not have known it was herFire officials say a first responder was shielding his wife from harm when he was killed during a tornado -- and he may not have even known it was her.
A reported tornado claimed lives in Laurel County, causing destruction and displacing many. Shelters are open and efforts are underway to help those affected.
Gov. Andy Beshear says the death toll is expected to rise as more information comes in following storms that struck Kentucky.
A devastating tornado in Kentucky damaged hundreds of homes, tossed vehicles, left many homeless, and killed at least 19 people, most of them in southeastern Laurel County.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced the fast lanes on I-75 will be closed for debris cleanup after a tornado swept through the state.
At least 31 million people are at risk for severe storms from central Texas to Iowa on Monday, with hazards including large hail, damaging winds and several possibly strong tornadoes.
The latest victim died on a houseboat in Russell County. She was running a generator after power was knocked out during the storms, and she died of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Major Roger Leatherman died while responding to the reported tornado. Leatherman was a firefighter for 39 years.
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